Black Organizations And Anti-Racist Groups In Canada
This weekend, we saw a wave of support against police brutality and demonstrations in response to the death of George Flloyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck. We are not victimless in Canada; Police violence and discrimination happens across our nation. In order to effectively support those affected in Canada, there are organizations and resources available for Canadians that we can engage with closer to home.
Food Share Toronto
Toronto Protester Bail Fund
Unist’ot’en 2020 Legal Fund
George Floyd Memorial Fund
Justice For Regis Go Fund Me
COVID-19 Black Emergency Support Fund
ORGANIZATIONS
“To be a platform upon which black communities across Toronto can actively dismantle all forms of anti-black racism, liberate blackness, support black healing, affirm black existence, and create freedom to love and self- determine.”
Black Lives Matter – Vancouver, BC
“Black Lives Matter Vancouver, BC is a chapter of the international movement for Black lives. We are a political advocacy group that works from the mandate of the official Black Lives Matter platform that calls for an end to police brutality and aims to lift up Black voices.”
“A non-profit community legal clinic that provides free legal services for low or no income Black residents of Ontario.”
Black in BC Community Support Fund for COVID-19
“The Black In BC Mutual Aid team is concerned by the lack of race-based and ethnocultural data collected in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the health sector as a whole. ”
The Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS)
“The Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is a non-profit organization composed of civil rights activists, business professionals, community organizations, artists, writers and academics committed to daylighting the presence of Black history in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.”
“Founded by members of Winnipeg’s Black community, Black Space Winnipeg is a grassroots, organization that fosters organic dialogue on everyday experiences of being Black. Spreading perspectives of Afrocentrism, and Pro-Black conversation, Black Space Winnipeg creates safe spaces for people of colour through hosting community events, artist demonstrations and workshops. Black Space Winnipeg challenges anti-Black racism and discrimination, building inclusivity across all sectors in Winnipeg for Black people.”
“Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools. Services are driven by the voices of participants who call the “Helpline.” Can I help you? Are therefore not simply spoken words. We are passionate about making a difference.”
“We are a city-wide collaboration of community organizations and programs across the Toronto area — committed to reducing gun violence. Our focus is on educational awareness, advocacy and engagement initiatives.”
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